The Children Of Willesden Lane
a memoir of music, love and survival
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
31 December 2000
Summary
Based on the true story of her mother, Mona Golabek describes the inspirational story of Lisa Jura Golabek’s escape from Nazi-controlled Austria to England on the famed Kindertransport. Lisa Jura is the only one of 3 sisters to receive the chance of a way out of Austria as her family chooses to send her to London, where she will be able to pursue her dreams of becoming a concert pianist. Separated from her beloved family she bravely endures the trip and a disastrous posting outside London b…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780446690270 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0446690279 |
| Author: | Mona Golabek, Lee Cohen |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 31 December 2000 |
| Weight: | 260g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 139mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
”“Uplifting…vivid.”– Publishers Weekly
’ A tale of one young woman’s courage… hopeful, personal and true’ Los Angeles Times
About The Author
Mona Golabek
Both Mona and her sister Renee began piano lessons at a very early age. They both went on to become concert pianists and have performed and recorded all over the world. Mona now hosts a popular radio show in the US and tours the country to play and speak about her experiences.
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